Innovations and Challenges in Sustainable Healthy Diets: New Frontiers and Applications
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 9
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Interests: natural antioxidants; reactive oxygen species (ROS); mitochondrial biogenesis; antioxidant effects; anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-apoptotic, and anti-autophagy properties
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Interests: nutritional health; nutritional sustainability; sustainable diets; food consumption patterns; food environment; food behavior; environmental and natural resource economics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In an era marked by growing concerns surrounding global health and environmental sustainability, the pursuit of sustainable and health-conscious dietary practices has become increasingly vital. As the global population grows and the threat of climate change intensifies, the relationship between dietary choices and the ecosystems we inhabit has never been more critical. Recent advancements in plant-based proteins, personalized nutrition, sustainable agriculture, food waste reduction, local food sourcing, and dairy alternatives have transformed dietary habits. This Special Issue highlights cutting-edge breakthroughs in sustainable and health-promoting dietary patterns, focusing on innovative methodologies, technologies, and strategies that drive transformative changes in how we nourish ourselves while protecting the environment. The quest for sustainable, health-conscious diets lies at the intersection of environmental stewardship and personal wellbeing.
This Special Issue provides a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted field of advances in sustainable and healthy diets, examining innovative research initiatives, policy frameworks, and practical solutions that connect human nutrition and environmental sustainability. These efforts pave the way for healthier and more sustainable futures.
Prof. Dr. Yuan-Yen Chang
Prof. Dr. Han-Shen Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable diets
- healthy dietary patterns
- environmental sustainability
- plant-based proteins
- personalized nutrition
- sustainable Agriculture
- food waste reduction
- local food sourcing
- dairy alternatives
- climate change mitigation
- food systems innovation
- health-promoting diets
- food security
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